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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,197.29, 677,409.15 and 262,258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,197.29, 677,409.15 and 262,258.63 is: 392,873.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,197.29 : 677,409.15 = 262,258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,197.29/677,409.15 = 262,258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,197.29x = 677,409.15 × 262,258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,197.29x = 177,656,395,628.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,656,395,628.47/452,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,873.64

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